Instead of a Poster, Try a Unique Piece of Art

Instead of a Poster, Try a Unique Piece of Art

Sure, it's easy to hit up the poster sale on campus, but everyone will be bringing back the same three designs. Stand out with a unique print like this one, "Blossom 1." inaluxe.com.

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Instead of Christmas Lights, Try a Moroccan Lantern

Instead of Christmas Lights, Try a Moroccan Lantern

Fluorescent dorm room lighting is a real buzzkill when you just want to hang out with friends and listen to music or watch TV. You might be tempted to put up some Christmas lights, but save them for the holidays and try something new. A Moroccan lantern will give off a pretty glow. (Just add an LED light inside to get the same glowing effect as candles aren't allowed in most dorm rooms.) Lanterns, $60-$70. zarahome.com.

Instead of a Poster, Try a Unique Piece of Art

Sure, it's easy to hit up the poster sale on campus, but everyone will be bringing back the same three designs. Stand out with a unique print like this one, "Blossom 1." inaluxe.com.

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Instead of Christmas Lights, Try a Moroccan Lantern

Fluorescent dorm room lighting is a real buzzkill when you just want to hang out with friends and listen to music or watch TV. You might be tempted to put up some Christmas lights, but save them for the holidays and try something new. A Moroccan lantern will give off a pretty glow. (Just add an LED light inside to get the same glowing effect as candles aren't allowed in most dorm rooms.) Lanterns, $60-$70. zarahome.com.

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Instead of a Tapestry, Try Removable Wallpaper

Even though you can't use nails or paint in most dorm rooms, you can get a lot more creative with wall art than hanging a piece of fabric. Self-adhesive wallpaper is easy take off when the school year is over. WallPops by Jonathan Adler Aztec Diamond, $18. wallpops.com.

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Instead of a White Board, Try a Video Message

With the age of the Internet and smartphones, leave notes to roommates with this video memo pad. With a magnetic back, you can place it on your fridge or door. Play Video Memo, $44. amazon.com.

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Instead of a Photo Collage, Try a Salon-Style Arrangement

Rather than taping together photos (and ruining them), group frames together salon-style. A pre-assembled kit means you can't go wrong. Just use adhesive strips to attach them to the wall. Picture Frames, $39 for set of 10. urbanoutfitters.com.

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Instead of a Bean Bag, Try a Pouf

Give visitors a comfy, chic place to sit with a pouf, such as this one in black-and-white chevron. It even has a handle so it's easy to move around. Chevron Pouf, $149. landofnod.com.